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Italians

Name: Italians
Director: Giovanni Veronesi
Released: 2009
Duration: 116 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2009

Director

Giovanni Veronesi

Runtime

116 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Giovanni Veronesi’s *Italians* uses comedy to explore how Italian identity changes in places like Dubai and Russia. The film relies on well-known comedic clichés and traditional character types to advance its storyline. While the film provides a unique perspective on national identity in a global context, it does not aim to challenge social hierarchies. Its representation remains conventional, emphasizing personal experiences of displacement over broader themes. Ultimately, the film prioritizes situational humor and the specific experiences of the Italian diaspora over a diverse or subversive cast.

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Category Breakdown

Does Italians have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses on traditional comedic roles and heterosexual relationships.

How does Italians portray gender?

Fair

Male characters play key roles through their professional lives, while female characters have limited opportunities to challenge traditional gender roles or demonstrate leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Italians?

Fair

The story centers on Italians living abroad, exploring cultural intersections but focusing mainly on the Italian experience rather than a diverse cast of characters from various ethnic backgrounds.

How does Italians represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot examines conflicts between Italian traditions and foreign influences, avoiding deeper critiques of religion, capitalism, or Western institutions. Situational comedy is used to highlight these tensions.

Does Italians include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused examination of the Italian diaspora and national identity in global contexts.
Explores the tension between traditional values and foreign socioeconomic conditions.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.
Depends on traditional gender roles and lacks strong roles for female characters.
Does not engage with a diverse, multi-ethnic ensemble or systemic social critiques.

Official Synopsis

Two stories of Italians abroad: in Dubai, a truck driver who smuggles Ferraris for a living teaches the tricks of the trade to his young disciple; in Russia, a clumsy dentist experiences the consequences of sex tourism.

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